DISTRIBUTION:

The Adafroptilum singularum moth (wingspan: males 52mm; females: probably larger) flies in northern Malawi, Africa.

The ground colour is a light rosy-brown that is much darker in the median area. On the forewing the am line is thin but visible and bends one third of the way down from the costa to intersect the inner margin at a right angle. The pm line is well marked and clearly separates the darker median area from the much paler marginal area. There are three linear "points of light", outwardly edged in dark grey. The lowest point is the smallest.

There are three tiny "points of light" on a uniformly coloured hindwing. The points are non-linear and have a dark outline. The pm line is well marked; the am line is non-existent.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths have been observed in August and in December suggesting at least two broods.

Adafroptilum singularum larval hosts are unknown.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE COCOONS:

Larval Food Plants

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

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